St. Louis Cardinals

Stadium: Busch Stadium | Manager: Mike Matheny
27-15 Overall | 1st NL Central
Team RankingAVGRHRERA
Cardinals.265197333.19
NL Central Division1st2nd4th1st
National League 3rd4th10th1st
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M. Holliday
A. Craig
T. Wigginton
S. Robinson
J. Jay
S. Robinson
C. Beltran
A. Craig
S. Robinson
D. Freese
M. Carpenter
T. Wigginton
D. Descalso
P. Kozma
D. Descalso
R. Furcal
Rotation
1. A. Wainwright
2. J. Garcia
3. L. Lynn
4. S. Miller
5. J. Gast
6. J. Westbrook
M. Carpenter
D. Descalso
T. Wigginton
A. Craig
M. Adams
M. Carpenter
T. Wigginton

Y. Molina
T. Cruz
  Bullpen
E. Mujica (CL)
T. Rosenthal
J. Kelly
C. Martinez
R. Choate
F. Salas
S. Maness
J. Motte
Last Updated: 05/13/2013
 
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Last Five Games
5/18 vs. MIL
M. Carpenter2B
J. JayCF
M. HollidayLF
A. CraigRF
Y. MolinaC
M. Adams1B
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
L. LynnP
 
5/17 vs. MIL
M. Carpenter2B
C. BeltranRF
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
Y. MolinaC
J. JayCF
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
J. GarciaP
 
5/16 vs. NYM
M. Carpenter2B
S. RobinsonCF
C. BeltranRF
A. CraigLF
Y. MolinaC
D. Freese3B
T. Wigginton1B
P. KozmaSS
A. WainwrightP
 
5/15 vs. NYM
M. Carpenter3B
C. BeltranRF
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
J. JayCF
T. CruzC
D. Descalso2B
P. KozmaSS
S. MillerP
 
5/14 vs. NYM
M. Carpenter2B
C. BeltranRF
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
Y. MolinaC
J. JayCF
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
J. GastP

Most Frequent Lineup
 AvgHRRBI
M. Carpenter2B.303314
C. BeltranRF.2951027
M. HollidayLF.272626
A. Craig1B.307230
Y. MolinaC.335219
D. Freese3B.21018
J. JayCF.273422
P. KozmaSS.265116
 
Notes
  • 26 different lineups used this season.
  • Most frequent lineup used in 7 games.

Other Frequent Lineups
4 Game(s)
M. Carpenter2B
C. BeltranRF
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
Y. MolinaC
J. JayCF
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
3 Game(s)
J. JayCF
C. BeltranRF
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
Y. MolinaC
M. Carpenter3B
P. KozmaSS
D. Descalso2B
2 Game(s)
M. Carpenter2B
J. JayCF
M. HollidayLF
A. CraigRF
Y. MolinaC
M. Adams1B
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
2 Game(s)
J. JayCF
M. Carpenter2B
M. HollidayLF
A. Craig1B
C. BeltranRF
Y. MolinaC
D. Freese3B
P. KozmaSS
2 Game(s)
J. JayCF
M. Carpenter3B
M. HollidayLF
A. CraigRF
Y. MolinaC
M. Adams1B
P. KozmaSS
D. Descalso2B

 
 
Joe Kelly, #58
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0214.27.36013
 
Shelby Miller, #40
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
5251.11.401257
 
News
The Cardinals are asking Shelby Miller to control the run game more efficiently, according to MLB.com.

Miller has been fantastic this season, but opposing base-runners are seven for eight off him. The Cardinals recently timed Miller with a stopwatch, and found he was too slow during his windup. Miller admitted he has been making some mental mistakes, and vowed to take care of the issue. 

Miller will work on his "hold" times during bullpen sessions, which will allow him to figure out the most effective ways for him to cut down on his time to the plate. Miller's next start will come May 20 against the Padres.

Fernando Salas, #59
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0216.03.94012
 
Ty Wigginton, #12
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
8.2076010
 
Position Breakdown
1B - 3, 3B - 4, OF - 1
News
Cardinals infielder Ty Wigginton is in the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Mets.

Wigginton will hit seventh and play first base. Regular first baseman Allen Craig will shift to left field, giving Matt Holliday a day off. Wigginton has only started seven games this year. This will be his third start at first base. Wigginton is hitting .200/.286/.240 in 25 at-bats. 

Jaime Garcia, #54
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
5255.13.581543
 
Injuries
Shoulder - 15-day DL. Out until at least early June (Updated - 5/18/13)
News
The Cardinals are not confident that Jaime Garcia's recurring shoulder pain can be fixed with rehab this time around, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Garcia avoided surgery in the offseason for a similar issue.

Garcia was placed on the disabled list Saturday, with the same injury that sidelined him twice last season. Garcia will see a specialist in the next few days to determine the course of action, but he did say that the injury seems more serious this time than it did last season. He also admitted to trying to pitch through it in his last three outings.

"There's pain. There's a lot more pain than last year," he said. "It started three starts ago. I was feeling great up to that point. Just tried to take care of it, doing little things here or there, and it went downhill. It got worse and worse. I'm very concerned. I'm very concerned."

Garcia is set to see Dr. James Andrews next week. 

Yadier Molina, #4
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
41.335142193
 
Position Breakdown
C - 41, 1B - 2
News
After going 0 for 5 the night before, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mets. He is batting .370 with three RBI and a .457 slugging percentage in May.

It was just the second game the 30-year-old did not start behind the plate for St. Louis this season.

"We knew it was going to happen one of these days on this homestand," manager Mike Matheny told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "As it heats up, the heat beats on you behind the plate. We'll be keeping a close eye on him, but he's really felt good.

"Yesterday was one of the first days where it didn't look like everything was on, timing wise, as far as his swing goes, and that was it more than anything. Physically, he feels good, just trying to get a day to get himself back into a good rhythm."

Jason Motte, #30
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
000.00.0000
 
Injuries
Elbow - 60-day DL. Out for season (Updated - 5/12/13)
Edward Mujica, #44
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0018.01.501218
 
News
Cardinals closer Edward Mujica turned in a solid performance as he pitched another scoreless ninth to notch his 12th save of the season Friday night against the Brewers.

Mujica struck out one and needed just 13 pitches to secure a 7-6 win. He has struck out three and has not allowed a run in his last five innings of work.
Jake Westbrook, #35
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
2139.01.621819
 
Injuries
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out until at least late May (Updated - 5/12/13)
News
Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook, on the 15-day disabled list, underwent an MRI, which revealed that scar tissue around his elbow is still an issue, according to MLB.com.

Westbrook received a shot in his arm Thursday to try and break up that scar tissue. He will not be able to resume throwing until at least Sunday, which will cause him to miss at least three starts.
Pete Kozma, #38
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
40.265151161
 
Position Breakdown
SS - 40
John Gast, #64
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
106.06.0013
 
News
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed on Wednesday that John Gast will receive another start. Gast, who is filling in for the injured Jake Westbrook, is scheduled to start Sunday against the Brewers.

The left-hander allowed four runs on six hits over six innings of work while winning his major-league debut Tuesday night.
Shane Robinson, #43
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
20.1769013
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 20
Trevor Rosenthal, #26
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
0021.12.53030
 
Rafael Furcal, #15
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
000000
 
Injuries
Elbow - 60-day DL. Likely out for season (Updated - 5/3/13)
Matt Adams, #53
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
8.42153100
 
Position Breakdown
1B - 8
Matt Holliday, #7
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
39.272326260
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 39
News
Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Mets, according to FoxSports Midwest.

Holliday has played in 37 games and is receiving a routine day off. He'll be replaced by Allen Craig in left. Holliday is hitting .268/.361/.442 in 138 at-bats. He should return to the lineup Friday against Brewers starter Wily Peralta. 

 

Jon Jay, #19
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
39.273244221
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 39
News
Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay is not in the team's lineup Thursday.

Jay has started 35 games this year, and is likely receiving a routine day off. Jay is hitting .276/.351/.425 in 134 at-bats this year. Shane Robinson will fill in for Jay and hit second Thursday. Jay will likely return to face Brewers starter Wily Peralta Friday. 

Daniel Descalso, #33
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
24.1979173
 
Position Breakdown
2B - 22, SS - 3
Carlos Martinez, #62
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
005.15.0607
 
Adam Wainwright, #50
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
5364.22.51563
 
News
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright tossed six innings against the Mets Thursday.

Wainwright ended up giving up four runs, but only three were earned. He gave up six hits, and struck out eight batters. Wainwright also gave up one walk, bringing his season total to just six. Wainwright has stuck with the loss, and is now 5-3 on the season. 

David Freese, #23
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
29.21010181
 
Position Breakdown
3B - 29
News
Cardinals third baseman David Freese enjoyed a big night at the plate as he unleashed his first home run of the season Friday night against the Brewers.

Freese launched a grand slam in the first inning off starter Wily Peralta. He finished 1 for 4 with a run scored and four RBI in a 7-6 victory.

Freese has one hit in six of his last eight games. He is hitting .211 with one home run and eight RBI in 91 at-bats.
Seth Maness, #61
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
306.22.7001
 
Randy Choate, #36
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERASVK
006.11.4201
 
Carlos Beltran, #3
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
38.2951610270
 
Position Breakdown
OF - 38
News
Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran had three hits Thursday against the Mets.

Beltran was the Cardinals' only offense with a double and two singles. He drove in one of the team's two runs. Beltran is hitting .309 this year.

Allen Craig, #21
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
40.307192300
 
Position Breakdown
1B - 35, OF - 8
Tony Cruz, #48
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
6.1821020
 
Position Breakdown
C - 6
Matt Carpenter, #13
Year-to-date Stats
GAVGRHRRBISB
40.303333140
 
Position Breakdown
2B - 28, 3B - 20
News
Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter knocked in two runs in a loss Saturday against Milwaukee.

Both RBI came on his only hit in four at-bats, a sixth-inning single. He also walked and is hitting .303/.386/.452.

Lance Lynn, #31
Year-to-date Stats
WLIPERABBK
6155.03.272357
 
News
Cardinals starter Lance Lynn was hit hard but did not factor into the decision in a 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Brewers Saturday.

Lynn allowed three runs in the third, including a two-run triple by Jean Segura. He was charged with four runs on eight hits over five innings. He struck out three and walked two.

Lynn has allowed seven runs over his past 12 innings. The right-hander will start Friday at the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in two career starts at Dodger Stadium.